Contact: Katie Glenn, kglenn@acc.org, 202-375-6472

WASHINGTON (Jun 01, 2016) -

A statement from American College of Cardiology President Richard Chazal, M.D., FACC, on the sodium reduction targets released by the Food and Drug Administration:

"Salt reduction targets released by the FDA today are a positive step forward in raising awareness of excessive salt in the American diet and providing healthier food options," said American College of Cardiology President Richard Chazal, M.D., FACC. "High blood pressure, which is associated with excessive sodium intake, is an important risk factor for heart disease that can be reduced through a healthy lifestyle, which also includes exercise and a diet with a variety of unprocessed foods."

The American College of Cardiologyis a 52,000-member medical society that is the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team. The mission of the College is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College operates national registries to measure and improve care, provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research and bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet stringent qualifications. For more information, visit acc.org.

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